Where did you go get ice cream after games as a kid?Does your family have a go to spot to celebrate after games?Does everyone in your family know everyone else's favorite ice cream flavor? If so, what it is?If you want to get on Steve's mailing

It's About More Than The Sport with Brooke Ewert

Jan 28th, 2020 28m 57s

This week my conversation is with Brooke Ewert. Brooke was someone who was athletic in her youth and quickly discovered that it was not just physical abilities that made top athletes unique, but that of mental strength. If you want to learn mor

The Integrated Athlete with Elizabeth Perkins

Jan 21st, 2020 36m 50s

This week I had a conversation with Elizabeth Perkins. Elizabeth talks about the importance of growing a total person:As an athleteA woman of characterA person of faithA leader of leaders.Reflection:Don’t forget the goal of education an

Forgiving and Being Forgiven

Jan 14th, 2020 18m 27s

Are you forgiving as much as you'd like to be forgiven?Take some time to read the following passages:Matthew 6:14-15Matthew 18:21-35Luke 23:32-34Reflection:What does Jesus teach us about the value of forgiveness?How does Jesus model forgiven

New Year, New Goals

Jan 7th, 2020 6m 29s

Welcome back to Bad Soccer Dad! Hope you had a great 2019 and are kicking off your 2020 with a lot of fun, energy, and excitement. I'm joined here by some of the youth athletes in my family, talking about 2019 and going forward into 2020.

Throwback: The Art of Realistic Dreaming with Brittany Reinbolt

Dec 31st, 2019 29m 56s

I don’t know about you, but the holidays have been really nutty around our house, especially with the new year right around the corner, so this week we’re throwing it back to one of our favorite episodes from this past spring, I hope you enjoy

Throwback: Perspective for Anxious Athletes and Parents with Brad Griffin

Dec 24th, 2019 35m 10s

I don't know about you, but the holidays are crazy in our house especially with Christmas coming right around the corner, so this week we are throwing it back to one of our favorite episodes that aired this past spring, have a listen!In this e

Throwback: How Not to Cheer for Your Kids with Michael Spehn

Dec 17th, 2019 30m 34s

Bethany Balcer on Humility

Dec 10th, 2019 28m 35s

Bethany Balcer is a forward for Reign FC and was awarded 2019 Rookie of the Year for the National Women's Soccer League.Reflection:Bethany said her sister and her parents are the people who keep her grounded in the midst of the pressure she

Thanksgiving Leftovers

Dec 3rd, 2019 12m 43s

It is a couple days after Thanksgiving, and my hope is that you had a great time hanging out with friends and family and that you spent time cataloging the many things that you are, or could, or should be thankful for. Here's a few things I am

Sports and Trauma with Tracy Hanson

Nov 26th, 2019 32m

My guest today is Tracy Hanson, who had a successful All-American Collegiate golf career at San Jose State University that included: eleven individual tournament wins, an NCAA Team Championship, a USGA Public Links Championship, and Low Amateur

Rest and Play

Nov 19th, 2019 11m 31s

In this mini-episode, Steve reflects on some of the principles on the importance of rest and play in three books he's recently read. If you want to add to your BSD reading list, check these out:Elite? A Christian Manifesto for Youth Sports in

Giving God Glory in Competition with Brian Smith

Nov 12th, 2019 34m 6s

Brian is on staff with Athletes in Action and the author of The Assist: A Gospel-Centered Guide to Glorifying God Through Sports. Brain is married to his high school sweetheart, Linsey, has three kids and is a Detroit Lions fan. He ran track an

My Playbook for Growth

Nov 5th, 2019 13m 8s

Over the last year I’ve been learning to write a new playbook to remind me who I want to be before, after and in the midst of my four children’s athletic journeys. I am learning to speak the language of lament, pursue the practice of patience,

Playing as a Global Citizen with Dr. Chris Seiple

Oct 29th, 2019 25m 1s

Dr. Seiple is the Senior Fellow for Comparative Religion at the Jackson School of International Studies. He is widely known and sought after for his decades of experience and expertise regarding issues at the intersection of geopolitics, US for

Setting and Scoring Goals with Jess McDonald

Oct 22nd, 2019 26m 23s

Jess McDonald plays for the North Carolina Courage of the National Women's Soccer League and is a member of the United States Women's National Soccer Team.She won an NCAA title with the North Carolina Tar Heels, 2 NWSL titles with the North Ca

Blended Families and Youth Sports with Ron Deal

Oct 15th, 2019 32m 18s

My today is with Ron Deal who is the Director of Family Life Blended. You can learn more about them at http://familylifeblended.com/Reflection:Ron quotes a proverb that says, “When two elephants fight, the grass suffers.”Is there unresolved

Competition and Character with Mark Labberton

Oct 8th, 2019 30m 25s

My conversation this week is with Mark Labberton, the president of Fuller Seminary. Mark and I met about six years ago when he was the Associate Professor of Preaching and director of the Ogilvie Institute of Preaching. He’s been an incredible

Playing the Game for Good with Chip Huber

Oct 1st, 2019 36m 24s

My conversation this week is with Chip Huber, the Associate Vice President for Student Development and Athletics at Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, MI. Chip and I met over 20 years ago and he’s been an inspiration to me as a leader and

The Power of Empathy in Sports with Belinda Bauman

Sep 24th, 2019 47m 59s

My conversation this week is with Belinda Bauman. She’s the Executive Director of One Million Thumbprints and the author of Brave Souls: Experiencing the Audacious Power of Empathy.Reflection:Belinda says, “embracing our weakness leads to g

Learning to Grow With Our Kids with Kara Powell

Sep 17th, 2019 30m 55s

My conversation this week is with Kara Powell. She’s the is the executive director of the Fuller Youth Institute (FYI) and assistant professor of youth and family ministry at Fuller Seminary. She is also author of many books, including, "Growin

Watching Sports Religiously with Kutter Callaway

Sep 10th, 2019 34m 29s

My conversation this week is with Kutter Callaway. He’s a professor of theology and culture at Fuller Seminary, the co-director of Reel Spirituality, a husband, father of daughters and Denver Broncos fan.If you liked what you heard today, Su

Why Resiliency Matters with Craig Custance

Sep 3rd, 2019 42m 4s

My conversation this week is with Craig Custance.Craig is The Athletic's editor-in-chief for the NHL-US and group managing editor for Detroit, Chicago, Pittsburgh and Florida. He's also host of The Full 60 podcast. He joined The Athletic after

Letting Go of Poor Performances with Jack Wilson

Aug 27th, 2019 38m 6s

My conversation this week is with Jack Wilson. He’s a former administrator at Oakland University in Rochester Hills, MI. He’s a therapist, corporate coach and sports performance expert.Jack is also a friend and mentor. 19 years ago, Jack helpe

More Than a Game: When Sports Collide with Cancer

Aug 21st, 2019 36m 38s

My conversation this week is with Gina Spehn and Sam Kell. Gina is a best-selling author, speaker and Co-Founder of the New Day Foundation. Her son Sam Played varsity basketball and is starting his first year of college at Oakland University in